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Kadena Base Bulletin, Feb. 22To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, please e-mail a short paragraph (NOT bullets or attachments)containing essential information (who, what, when, where, why, and how and who to contact for more information) tokadena.basebulletin@kadena.af.mil.Announcements typically run for two weeks beginning two weeks prior to an event. Submissions must be received by5 p.m. Tuesday to be included in the weekly bulletin e-mail sent on Wednesday. NO FEDERAL ENDORSEMENT OFPRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS OR ACTIVITIES IS INTENDED.In the bulletin this week at Kadena:NOTICESNorth side GOV diesel station service is fully operationalRoad work on Douglas Avenue continuesTroy University registrationChapel newsletterUMUC Asia OkinawaPostal closureKadena Chief's Group Scholarship AwardAFAS educational grants availablePolicy change for TMO Passenger Travel PCSing with petsAppliance repair shop closureFMO closureUnaccompanied Housing Office closureHousing Office closureUPCOMING EVENTSKadena AFJROTC Intramural Drill CompetitionMagic Parenting seminarASBP Blood DriveGirl Scout Night at the Roller DerbyProfessional development seminarProject Graduation golf tournamentStations of the CrossThe Legacy of Women in Black History BHM BanquetACE bon fireAWANA location changeOkinawa's Asian-Pacific Basketball LeagueTwo and three day Air Force Professional SeminarKadena AB National Prayer Luncheon“Empowering the Patient” presentationPOPs presents Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr.Family child care orientationLight the Night volunteer meeting18 MUNS conducting 100-percent munitions stockpile inventoryVOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESKadena High School tutors neededGuest speakers needed for Kadena High SchoolKadena High School needs volunteer track coachesKadena High School Career Day volunteers neededKadena High School needs guest speakers in STEMKadena Middle School tutors neededVolunteers needed at Kadena Elementary SchoolAmelia Earhart Intermediate School volunteers neededAirmen Against Drunk Driving volunteers neededUSO Okinawa needs volunteersYouth running club coaches neededHolocaust Memorial volunteers needed

NOTICES:North side GOV diesel station service is fully operationalThe North side government vehicle diesel station, building 3572, is open to all customers who require diesel fuel. Formore information please contact the fuels service center at 634-3773 or fuels facilities at 634-8613/4.Road work on Douglas Avenue continues-Slow down on Douglas Avenue around construction areas, be extra cautious; barriers are changing to allow for theconstruction work.-The intersection of Douglas and McKennan started work this past week.-The intersection of Douglas and Schrieber has started this week with curb repair.-The intersection of Douglas and Kuter will start later in January.-Paving at all intersections should be completed end of February with new painting completed end of March.For more information, please contact Mr. Kevin Rogers at 634-7298.Troy University registrationTroy University’s registration period opens Feb. 20 for Term 4/2012. Course offerings for Kadena can be found athttp://pacific.troy.edu/schedules/files/2011-2012%20Kadena%20Air%20Base%20Schedule.pdfPlease contact Ashley Cree at 634-5365 or Kadena@troy.edu for more information.Chapel newsletterThe Kadena Chapel Team has published a newsletter featuring upcoming events, news and articles written by thechapel staff. Read the latest issue of the Shogun Shepherd Chronicles at http://www.kadenachapel.org/february-sschronicles/.UMUC Asia OkinawaThe Spring 2 schedule of classes is in for University of Maryland University College Asia Okinawa. Classes startMarch 19 and runs through May 13, and registration is open immediately. Don’t delay, classes fill up fast. Classes areoffered during lunch, early evening, late evening and on weekends to accommodate our working students. We areoffering classes in Math, Writing, Psychology, Sociology, Nutrition, Chemistry, History, and many, many more!Please contact a UMUC representative at frkadena@asia.umuc.edu or 634-4383, and like us on Facebook for moreup-to-the minute news.Also, by request of the Kadena Base Education Office, Air Force members using Tuition Assistance need to apply forTA 30 days in advance. TA users need to apply for TA for Spring 2 classes by Feb. 17.For more information, contact the Kadena UMUC office at 634-4383 or 098-961-4383 and kadena@asia.umuc.edu.Kadena Chief's Group Scholarship AwardA little extra work can pay off! The Kadena Chief’s Group has instituted a Scholarship Award program which willrecognize enlisted, E1 through E6, members from all services currently assigned to Kadena with one $300scholarship per quarter. All interested applicants must submit a written essay, no more than one page at 12 pointfont, on the topic listed below. You must be currently enrolled in, or registered for, courses toward an initialassociate/undergraduate degree, certification, or vocation program, proof of enrollment must be provided.Topic: “Should AF enlisted members have advanced degrees, why/why not?”Applications can be obtained from any chief on base. E-mail the essay and application toanthony.soto@kadena.af.mil no later than March 10.AFAS educational grants availableThe Kadena Airman and Family Readiness Center and Air Force Aid Society wants to remind you that time is runningout. The application deadline for the 2012-2013 General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program is March 9. Youcan access the online application from the AFAS web site at www.afas.org. Just look under ‘Education’ and ‘ArnoldGrant’. Complete the application and submit the required documents today. Don’t pass up this chance to help pay foryour family’s education with a $2,000 grant!Policy change for TMO Passenger Travel PCSing with pets

The GSA city-pair commercial contractor carrier from Okinawa to the CONUS is United/Continental (operated byUnited Airlines). Starting March 3 United will no longer take pets (dogs/cats) as baggage (or take in cabin). All petswill go as cargo. The routing offered is OKA-GUM-HNL-US four times weekly with four slots per aircraft for pets totravel with the member, all other pets will be moved separate via Okinawa Air Cargo Service (OAS) arranged by themember with OAS. Pets departing from Naha will need to be checked in three to four hours prior to flight departure toprocess the documentation for OAS.If you’re PCSing with a pet, please be aware of new shipping fees. Refer to www.united.com or call them at 1-800-864-8331 for effective dates, most current prices, and other restrictions.Housing Office closureThe Kadena Housing Office and its satellite offices, Camp Courtney, Kinser, and Foster, will close from noon to 4:30p.m. March 1 for an official function. If you require emergency assistance, please contact 634-HOME (4663).Unaccompanied Housing Office closureThe Kadena Unaccompanied Housing Office will close from noon to 4:30p.m. March 1 for an official function. If yourequire emergency assistance, please contact TSgt Ramirez at 090-7587-2615.FMO closureAll Furnishing Management Warehouses, including Self-Help and the Furnishing Repair Shop will close from noon to4:30p.m. March 1 for an official function. If you require emergency assistance, please contact 634-HOME (4663).Appliance repair shop closureThe Military Family Housing Appliance Repair Section will close from noon to 4:30p.m. March 1 for an officialfunction. If you require emergency assistance, please contact 634-HOME (4663).UPCOMING EVENTS:February 23Kadena AFJROTC Intramural Drill CompetitionThe Kadena High School AFJROTC will hold its fifth annual JROTC Intramural Drill Competition Feb. 23 from 12:30to 1:50 p.m. All KDHS students, as well as parents and Kadena Air Base community members, are invited to attend.Barbecue will be sold. Please contact Alvin.Shepard@pac.dodea.edu for more information.February 24Magic Parenting SeminarA six-hour 1, 2, 3 Magic Parenting Seminar will be presented Feb. 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This seminar willfocus on effective discipline strategies for children ages 2-12. A free book will be provided to each family. Open to allbranches of service, DoD, dependents or any individual interested.Please call 634-3361 to register or for more information.ASBP Blood DriveThe Kadena AB American Red Cross is sponsoring an ASBP Blood Drive Feb. 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in our office,building 6800, across the street from Jack's place. Those who donate will receive a free hot dog, chips, and soda untilsupplies run out. Please stop by to give the gift of life!For further information on eligibility requirements to donate, please call the Armed Services Blood Program office at643-7737.Girl Scout Night at the Roller DerbyFeb. 24 is Girl Scout Night at the Roller Derby with the Kokeshi Roller Dolls. The Shisa Slammers and Habu Hellionswill battle it out on the track with Okinawa’s fastest Jammers lapping through the pack of the hard hitting Blockers inan intense bout you don’t want to miss. Girl Scouts from around Okinawa will be in attendance, as well as regularderby fans. Girl Scouts will get $1 admission if they wear their uniform. Doors open at 5 p.m., bout starts at 6 p.m.For a map to Comprehensive Park, please visit kokeshirollerdolls.com or go to their Facebook page.Professional development seminar

The Professional Development section will hold this year’s second seminar/fair Feb. 24 at 11:30 a.m. in the SchillingCommunity Center. This is a huge event, and will educate our personnel in every aspect that they seek. If you or yoursquadron personnel have questions concerning any of the programs below, please allow them to attend.Career Assistance programs (retraining, special duty, career opportunities)Public Speaking (Toast Masters)Portfolio ConstructionCommissioningPrivate Organizations (ACE, 5/6, TOP 3, AFSA)OSIAF ReserveAF GuardMPS (DEROS, Retentions, Retirements, Separations)Honor GuardThe event will last until about 2 p.m. For more information, call Master Sgt. Jerry Laney at 634-3337.Project Graduation golf tournamentThe Kadena High School Project Graduation committee is sponsoring a golf tournament Feb. 24 at the Banyan TreeGolf Course. It will be a Four Person Scramble limited to the first 36 teams that register. The entry fees are $40 for E-1 through E-4, $45 for E-5 through E-9, 8,000 yen for Okinawan employees, and $50 for Officers, civilians, retiredand DoD members. Entry fees include green fees, cart rental and tournament fees. Check-in is from 0545 – 0645 andthe Shotgun Start is at 0700. A continental breakfast will be on site for participants. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd,and last place teams, closest to the pin, and longest drive.For more information or to register, contact Shannon Ray at 080-3272-1989 or kdhs_prograd@yahoo.com. Allproceeds will go toward Project Graduation for the KDHS Class of 2012.Stations of the CrossCatholic Stations of the Cross and soup supper will be held at 5 p.m. Feb. 24.“The Legacy of Women in Black History” BHM banquetThe African American Heritage Committee is holding “The Legacy of Women in Black History” BHM banquet Feb. 24at 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Butler Officer’s Club. Tickets are $25 per person and include a dinner buffet, live music,and entertainment to highlight the contributions of African American women as part of Black History Month. AAHC’soratorical contest winners will also present as part of the program. Please contact Staff Sgt. Natasha Smith atNatasha.Smith@kadena.af.mil and 1st Lt. Dana Loveless at dana.loveless@kadena.af.mil to reserve and pay foryour tickets. Tickets will not be sold at the door.February 25ACE bon fireThere will be a bon fire on the Torii Station Beach Feb. 25 starting at 5:30 p.m. All ranks and branches are welcometo come out and enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere. Food and a DJ will be provided. Drinks are allowed but no glassbottles. There will be buses picking people up from the Schilling Community Center at 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. andreturning at 10:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. If you decide to drink please have a plan. This event is sponsored by the AirmenCommitted to Excellence.Designated drivers still needed for the event. Come out and help a wingman get home safely.February 26AWANA location changeThe AWANA Protestant Program will move from building 856 to Chapel 3.Okinawa's Asian-Pacific Basketball LeagueIn recognition for the upcoming Asian-Pacific Heritage Month in May, there will be a friendly "Okinawa Asian-PacificBasketball League" to start Feb. 26. The invitation is extended to all military personnel, DoD, dependents, civilians,and local nationals with or without basketball skills. The purpose of this league is to enhance teamwork, camaraderie,and minimize personnel's idle time while promoting physical fitness and cultural awareness as well as to contribute tothe positive political climate in Okinawa.One more team can be accommodated. Please take advantage of this opportunity to celebrate Asian/Pacific Heritagemonth through the sport of basketball. This is a non-profit event; strictly for fun and teamwork only!

If you have any questions or need more information, please e-mail Staff Sgt. Ferdinand Hooper atOkinawaAsianBball@yahoo.com or request ads to a newly built Facebook page named "Okinawa Asian/PacificBasketball League". Please address any questions on the Facebook page as well.February 27Two and three day Air Force Professional SeminarThe McDaniel Center will be holding the next Non-commissioned Officer (NCO) Professional seminar from Feb. 27-29 and Airmen (AMN) Professional seminar from March 5-6. Sign up information is listed below:In order to register for the seminar courses, please follow the link below, and on the right-hand side. Look for eitherNCO Professional Enhancement seminar or AMN PDS and choose the appropriate course.https://afkm.wpafb.af.mil/ASPs/CoP/OpenCoP.asp?Filter=OO-DP-PC-06The target audience for the APDS is: Airmen with at least two years time-in-service with no Airmen LeadershipSchool (ALS) projection. The target audience for the NCO PES is: NCOs with three or more years time in grade afterALS with no NCO Academy projection.February 29Kadena AB National Prayer LuncheonCome and join us for the annual Kadena AB National Prayer Luncheon. The date of the event is Feb. 29 at theRocker NCO Club at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $5 and include a delicious lunch, inspirational music and a powerfulmessage delivered by Col. Keith Darlington, PACAF command chaplain. Tickets will be going on sale Feb. 1 and canbe purchased at Chapel 2 or from your First Sergeant.For more info call the base chapel at 634-1288 or visit kadenachapel.org.“Empowering the Patient” presentationThe USNH Family-Centered Care Committee is presenting the first installment our new "Empowering the Patient"lecture series. This lunchtime presentation by our staff neurologist will deal with managing severe and chronicheadaches, and is scheduled for Feb. 29 at the hospital.The presentation is open to anyone with base access, including Japanese MLC/IHA employees.For questions, please contact USNH Health Promotion at 643-7906.March 1POPs presents Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr.Pacific Okinawa Players presents Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr. The play will be held March 1-3 at 7 p.m. andMarch 3-4 there will also be 2 p.m. matinees. Admissions will be $5 and children three years old and under are free.Tickets will be available at the door and at Kadena ITT. Seating is first come-first serve at the Camp FosterPerforming Arts Auditorium.March 6Family child care orientationFamily child care orientation will be held March 6-7 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at building 1850 on the cornerof Fairchild and Arnold.For more information, please contact Larcenie Mines at 634-3464.March 7Light the Night volunteer meetingOkinawa will host the first Light the Night Walk for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in October. If you areinterested in volunteering, there will be a general interest meeting March 7at 11:45 a.m. at Schilling CommunityCenter.For more information or to RSVP, please email teamokinawawalk@gmail.com or join our Facebook group, OkinawaLight the Walk.March 2618th MUNS conducting 100-percent munitions stockpile inventory

The 18th Munitions Squadron storage area will conduct a 100-percent munitions inventory from March 26-31.Emergency issues will be the only transactions processed during this time. For more information, please call Tech.Sgt. Robert Mitchell at 632-5309 or e-mail kadena.FV5270@kadena.af.mil.VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:Kadena High School tutors neededTutors are needed to assist students every Monday and Wednesday from 2-4 p.m.Please contact Joyce Lowry for additional information at 634-3455 or joyce.lowry@pac.dodea.edu.Guest speakers needed for Kadena High SchoolKadena High School’s Advancement Via Individual Determination Program needs guest speakers to givepresentation to the AVID classes. The program is a college preparatory program that focuses on all aspects ofcollege readiness. Some of this year’s students are interested in the following professions: business, journalism,photography, medical doctor, physical therapist, day care owner, marine biologist.If you are a college graduate and would like to volunteer to speak about your past or current profession, please e-mailMs. Kentria Alston at Kentria.alston@pac.dodea.dedu.Kadena High School needs volunteer track coachesThe Kadena High School Track program is looking for volunteer coaches for its spring season. Experience ispreferred. The season runs from Feb. 27 to mid May. Coaches should be able to attend at least two practices from 3-4:30 p.m. on weekdays. Track meets are usually on Fridays from 3-8 p.m. Track workouts are held at Kadena HighSchool and Ryukyu Middle School.Coaches are needed in all areas, but especially in shot-put, discus, high jump, long jump and hurdling. This is a greatopportunity for service members to earn volunteers hours, and the head coach will write letters for volunteers' militaryportfolios in appreciation. In the past, volunteers have been influential and essential in helping to shape the future forthese young athletes.Please contact Head Coach Kevin Taylor at Kevin.Taylor@dodea.pac.edu for more information.Kadena High School Career Day volunteers neededThe Air Force Cadet Officer Mentoring Action Program (AFCOMAP) and the Company Grade Officers’ Council(CGOC) are looking for volunteers to share their military career fields with Kadena High School students. The KadenaHigh School JROTC will host a Career Day March 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This opportunity for the militarycommunity to provide demonstrations, information and guidance to students is opened to all services, ranks andcareer fields. JROTC is helping with set up, but the event is open to all Kadena High School students.To volunteer please send your name, rank, service and career field to either Capt. Melissa Beasley,melissa.beasley@kadena.af.mil or 630-4411, or 1st Lt. Melissa Brown, melissa.brown@kadena.af.mil or 634-6725.Kadena High School needs guest speakers in STEMAs Americans, we need to keep our edge in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) tocontinue to innovate and prosper in an increasingly competitive and hostile world. To do so, we need to let ourchildren know how important these fields are and how satisfying and rewarding developing their skills in these areascould be for them.Anyone who has experience in science, technology, engineering or math related jobs, or who is currently utilizing anyof these various fields in their job, is invited to share their experiences with students at Kadena High School duringour first STEM Awareness Week, April 23-29.Please contact Paul.Chirichetti@pac.dodea.edu if you are willing to do this.Kadena Middle School tutors neededMrs. Blanton, a KMS math teacher, is looking for volunteers to help during her tutoring session Thursdays from 2-3p.m.If you are interested please contact Nicole King at Nicole.king@pac.dodea.edu or 634-0512 for more information.

Volunteers needed at Kadena Elementary SchoolKadena Elementary School is in need of eight to 10 volunteers to assist students with spelling, math, reading,language, and writing on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m.For more information, please contact Kelley Lynn-Pryor at kelley.lynn-pryor@pac.dodea.edu.How do you use math in your job? Kadena Elementary School is looking for volunteers to come explain to studentshow math is used in their daily professions.If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Stewart Niblack at stewart.niblack@pac.dodea.edu or at 634-4454/0741.Amelia Earhart Intermediate School volunteers neededAmelia Earhart Intermediate School is looking for volunteers to provide assistance to students in Homework Club onMondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:10-4 p.m. and tutoring on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8-8:40 a.m.Please contact Gerard Santoro at 634-1329 or Gerard.santoro@pac.dodea.edu for more information.Airmen Against Drunk Driving volunteers neededAirmen Against Drunk Driving is looking for volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Airman 1st ClassMaggie Corrigan by e-mail or by calling 634-4785.USO Okinawa needs volunteersThe USO Okinawa Field Office on Foster is seeking highly motivated volunteers to help in planning events andfundraising. Skills desired: marketing and design skills, event planning and public speaking skills. We also need dataentry volunteers to work in the office.For more information, please call USO Okinawa at 645-2957.Youth running club coaches neededKadena Youth Sports and Fitness is looking for volunteer running coaches. The program will meet once a week fromMarch 12 through May 19. Male coaches will be needed on Mondays, 5:15-6:30 p.m. and female coaches areneeded on Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. Please contact Scott Krason at 634-3738 or scott.krason@kadena.af.mil ifinterested.Holocaust Memorial volunteers neededCongress established the Days of Remembrance as the nation’s annual commemoration of the Holocaust andcreated the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum as a permanent living memorial to the victims. Holocaustremembrance week is April 15-22. The theme for the 2012 observance is “Choosing to Act: Stories of Rescue”.Volunteers are needed to plan and participate in events and committees. If you would like to play a part, please e-mail 1st Lt. Juliann Kuhn at Juliann.Kuhn@kadena.af.mil or Master Sgt. Mark Cruz at Mark.Cruz@kadena.af.mil to bea part of this team.